Participating parks in California include Death Valley National Park, Sequoia National Park, Yosemite National Park and Joshua Tree National Park. It might take a little driving to reach them, but the natural splendor that they offer is well worth the trip.

It is also worth noting that while there won’t be admission fees on these days, there will be amenity and user fees for things such as boat launches, camping and special tours. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm.